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Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School

1424 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School's student population of 688 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3522 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
88%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School's ranking?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is ranked #3522 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School often compared to?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jean Ribault Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
688 students attend Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School offer ?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School part of?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School located?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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